“Help Us Pay APC’s N8.9 Billion Election Bills” – Ganduje Cries Out To Tinubu

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu for financial assistance to settle the party’s N8.9 billion election debts.

Speaking at the APC National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on Wednesday, Ganduje revealed that the party’s accounts had been garnisheed due to outstanding legal fees from pre-election and post-election cases involving President Tinubu, APC governors, and legislators.

According to Ganduje, the National Legal Adviser, Prof. Abdul Kareem Kana (SAN), has been working on alternative dispute resolution mechanisms to reduce the financial strain. However, he stressed that the situation demands urgent intervention.

“Your Excellencies, the current NWC inherited debts and legal liabilities amounting to N8,987,874,663. These debts stem from legal engagements during pre-election matters, election cases, and appeals for legislative, governorship, and presidential elections. Some of our accounts remain garnisheed,” Ganduje stated.

The meeting, which followed the party’s national caucus meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, had in attendance:

  • President Bola Tinubu
  • Vice President Kashim Shettima
  • Senate President Godswill Akpabio
  • Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas

However, notable APC figures such as former President Muhammadu Buhari, ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai were absent.

Beyond the financial crisis, Ganduje urged President Tinubu to assist the party in acquiring a new parcel of land in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for a new party secretariat. He described the current facility as outdated and inadequate for a ruling party.

In response, President Tinubu acknowledged the concerns raised and assured party leaders that the government would explore possible solutions to address the financial situation.

The NEC also passed a vote of confidence in Tinubu’s leadership, with former Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole commending the administration’s economic reforms.

The appeal for financial assistance comes amid growing concerns over the party’s financial health and its ability to sustain operations ahead of future elections.


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